Shashtia

Shashtia 1: Nature of the Shastiamsa Devatas

Given below are the names of the Shastiamsa Devatas. The order below applies for only ODD
signs. The order is reversed for EVEN signs.
Although the Jyotish classics such as Brhat Parashari Hora Shastra, Sarvartha Chintamani, Jataka
Tattva etc. have given the names of the Shastiamsa, there are some variations in the names and
also in the order. Irrespective, the real beauty of Shastiamsa is in knowing their nature, Saumya
or Krura, as this the first level classification of the Shastiamsa. It is said that graha occupying
Saumya Shastiamsa bestow auspicious results, while those occupying Krura Shastiamsa bestow
inauspicious results. So far I found that only Phaladeepika gave the nature of the Shastiamsa, but
it is silent on their names.
The nature of the Shashtias, Shubha or Krura is derived from the meaning of the names.
Since, in the Sanskrit verses, the names are not numerically ordered, hence, when mapped to the
60 Shashtias, some assumptions are needed. This has caused some inaccuracies to creep in
various interpretations. For instance, where to break up a word and when not to is difficult. For
instance take the world Kalinasa, are these two words, Kali and Nasa as some have interpreted or
just one word Kalinasa.
If you check this in many Jyotish classics, you will invariably find many variations. So, which
one is correct? To verify this, I have verified this in BPHS Tr. Santhanam, Jataka Tattva by
Mahadeva Tr. by V Subhramaya Shastri, Sarvartha Chintamani by Venkatesha Tr. B. Suryanarain
Rao, Sarvartha Chintamani by JN Bhasin and Phaladeepika by Mantresvara Tr. Gopesh Kumar
Ojha.
I used these texts to determine the variations and went back and forth to map them to the right
Shastiamsa based on majority of the opinion. In this process, I kept Maharishi Parasharas Brhat
Parashari Hora Shastra as the base text and used the other books for verification. In some places I
adjusted the names and gave my final conclusion in the places I found variations. I have finally
concluded that, the mapping given in BPHS is the most authentic, although there is a slim
possibility of corruption of original texts in the process of transmission over many ages.
There are few places where there are differences in the classification of Shubha and Krura,
primarily driven by incorrect mapping. Just blindly following one of the texts and their
classification can be misleading. I have highlighted where I found the differences in this Shubha/
Krura classification and give my humble opinion. I am very much convinced with my
classifications regarding which other may differ. Since Jyotish is such as vast field of

Knowledge, differences in opinions are very much possible, similar to many other discipline
such as Psychology and Medicine.
LEGENDS: JT = Jataka Tattva, SC = Sarvartha Chintamani Tr. B. Suryanarain Rao. PD=
Phaladeepika.
BPHS 6.3341. Shashtia. To calculate the Shashtia Lord ignore the Ri position of a
Graha and take the degrees etc. it traversed in that Ri. Multiply that figure by 2 and divide the
degrees by 12. Add 1 to the remainder, which will indicate the Ri, in which the Shashtia
falls. The Lord of that Ri is the Graha, ruling the said Shashtia. In odd Ris the names of
Shashtias are 1. Ghora, 2. Rakshasa, 3. Deva, 4. Kubera, 5. Yaksha, 6. Kinnara, 7. Bhrashta,
8. Kulaghna, 9. Garala, 10. Vahni, 11. Maya, 12. Purishaka, 13. Apampathi, 14. Marutwan, 15.
Kaala, 16. Sarpa, 17. Amrit, 18. Indu, 19. Mridu, 20. Komala, 21. Heramba, 22. Brahma, 23.
Vishnu, 24. Maheshwara, 25. Deva, 26. Ardra, 27. Kalinas, 28. Kshitees, 29. Kamalakar, 30.
Gulika, 31. Mrityu, 32. Kaala, 33. Davagni, 34. Ghora, 35. Yama, 36 Kantaka, 37. Suddha, 38.
Amrita, 39. Purnachandra, 40. Vishadagdha, 41. Kulanasa, 42. Vamshakshaya, 43. Utpata, 44.
Kaala, 45. Saumya, 46. Komala, 47. Sheetala, 48. Karaladamshtra, 49. Candramukhi, 50.
Praveen, 51. Kaalpavak, 52. Dhannayudh, 53. Nirmala, 54. Saumya, 55. Krura, 56. Atisheetala,
57. Amrita, 58. Payodhi, 59. Brahman, 60. Chandrarekha (InduRekha). The reverse is the order
for even Ris in so much, as these names are cased. Grahas in benefic Shashtias produce
auspicious, while the opposite is true in case of Grahas in malefic Shashtias.
Phaladeepika 3.5. In the case of an odd sign, the Krura Shashtia or unpropitious 1/60th
portions are 1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 15th, 16th, 30th, 31st, 32nd, 33rd, 34th, 35th,
39th, 40th, 42nd, 43rd, 44th, 48th, 51st, 52nd, and 59th. The rest are Saumya or propitious ones.
In the case of even signs, it is reverse, that is-the Shashtia portions stated as Krura in the odd
signs are the propitious or Saumya ones in the even signs and vice versa.
There are variations in Shashtias 2224, 2627, 34, 3658, 59 between the texts BPHS,
Jataka Tattva and Sarvartha Chintamani. Where there are differences, I retained the one
proposed by Maharishi Parashara in BPHS, as that appears to be more appropriate. The
# mark against the Shashtia number indicate the one having differences in names
between different classics. Although there are differences in the Shubha and Krura nature
between what is suggested by the Shashtia name and that proposed by Phaladeepika, I
have retained the one proposed by Phaladeepika.

60 Shashtia and their nature

Shashtia 1. Ghora: Horrible, ghastly, extremely fierce. Nature: KRURA. Mantresvara in
Phaladeepika classified this as Krura.
Shashtia 2. Rakshasa: Demons, opposite of Deva, follower of unrighteous path, sinful.
Nature: KRURA. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Krura.
Shashtia 3. Deva: Brightness, light, follower of righteous path. Nature: SHUBHA.
Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Shubha.

Shashtia 4. Kubera: Lord of wealth. Kubera is the Lord of Wealth and the god-king of the
semi-divine Yakshas in Hindu mythology. He is regarded as the regent of the North (Dik-pala),
and a protector of the world (Lokapala). His many epithets extol him as the overlord of
numerous semi-divine species and the owner of the treasures of the world. Kubera is often
depicted with a plump body, adorned with jewels, and carrying a money-pot and a club. Nature:
SHUBHA Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Shubha.
Shashtia 5. Yaksha: Protector of hidden wealth. Yaksha is the name of a broad class of
nature-spirits, usually benevolent, who are caretakers of the natural treasures hidden in the earth
and tree roots. They appear in Hindu, Jain and Buddhist literature. Nature: SHUBHA (?).
According to BS Raos interpretation of Sarvartha Chintamani, this is not Shubha. But according
to JK Ojha in Phaladeepika this is Shubha. I am more inclined to agree with Phaladeepika and
classify this as Shubha. Why? Because Yakshas are the classes of creatures who are given the
task of guarding natural treasures. They dont harm anyone unless provoked. In Mahabharata, in
the episode of interaction between Yakshas and Yudhisthira, the Pandavas were rendered
unconscious, to be revived later. They were not killed in a fight! Mantresvara in Phaladeepika
classified this as Shubha.
Shashtia 6. Kinnara: Kinnaras are the Celestial musicians. They are usually depicted by half
human, half horse form, like Centaur. Their character is clarified in the Adi Parva of the
Mahabharata, where they say: We are everlasting lover and beloved. We never separate. We
are eternally husband and wife; never do we become mother and father. No offspring is seen in
our lap. We are lover and beloved ever-embracing. In between us we do not permit any third
creature demanding affection. Our life is a life of perpetual pleasure. Nature: SHUBHA.
Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Shubha.
Shashtia 7. Bhrashta: Bhrasta means corrupt. One who is deviated from the righteous path,
sinful, bereft of benevolent qualities. Nature: KRURA (?). According to both BS Rao (SC) and
GK Ojha (PD) this is Shubha. However, in my humble opinion, this should be considered as
KRURA as one who is not on the righteous path, how can that person be Shubha? Mantresvara
classified this as SHUBHA, hence this needs to be validated with experimentation and research.
Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Shubha.
Shashtia 8. Kulaghna: Destroyer (ghna) of ones lineage (kula). Nature: KRURA.
Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Krura.
Shashtia 9. Garala: Poison. Nature: KRURA. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this
as Krura.
Shashtia 10. Vanhi: Agni, Fire deity, one that burns. Nature: KRURA. Mantresvara in
Phaladeepika classified this as Krura.
Shashtia 11. Maya: Illusion, delusion, truth is hidden. Nature: KRURA. Mantresvara in
Phaladeepika classified this as Krura.

Shashtia 12. Purishak Disembodied soul, highly unsettled and looking for peace. Jataka
Tattva and Sarvartha Chintamani have mentioned this as Preta-Purisha. Nature: KRURA.
Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Krura.
Shashtia 13. Apampati: The deity of the oceans. Apa is water and Pati is lord. Apampati
means lord of water or Jala tattva. Varuna is the another name for the lord of the waters (Jala
Tattva). JT: Varuna. SC: Apampati. Nature: SHUBHA. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika
classified this as Shubha.
Shashtia 14. Marutvan: The deity of the air, the powerful deities called marutas. The son of
Air deity, Pavana i.e., Pavana Putra Hanuman is also called Maruti. Nature: SHUBHA
Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Shubha.
Shashtia 15. Kala: Time personified, kala-purusha, the eternal destroyer. Why, the time
personified should be depicted as Krurua? Because Kala has no emotions, no sympathy and no
kindness. It manifests the karma with the hands of steel and punishes those who has broken the
Dharma. Shani is the representation of Kala and is the most punishing Graha in the Zodiac.
Nature: KRURA Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Krura.
Shashtia 16. Sarpa: Serpents. JT: Ahi. SC: Sarpa. Sarpas have many connotation, one who
binds us to the material universe (Rahu), one who is sleeping at the base of spine (Kundalini) etc.
The Ashlesha Nakshatra is also governed by the Sarpas. The Sarpas are different from the Nagas,
who have more divine qualities, such as Sheshanaaga. Nature: KRURA Mantresvara in
Phaladeepika classified this as Krura.
Shashtia 17. Amrita: Nectar, Rejuvenation. JT: Chandra amrita. This could mean SomaRasa or the juice oozing from Chandra, which is indicative of refined taste, imagination and
creativity. Nature: SHUBHA. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Shubha.
Shashtia 18. Indu: Moon, Lunar deity, imagination, creativity, mental faculties, delight.
JT/SC: Chandra. Nature: SHUBHA. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Shubha.
Shashtia 19. Mrdu: Soft, tender. JT: Mrdu. Nature: SHUBHA. Mantresvara in
Phaladeepika classified this as Shubha.
Shashtia 20. Komala: Delicate, fragile, soft, subtle. JT: Mrdu-komala. Nature: SHUBHA.
Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Shubha.
Shashtia 21. Heramba: Hera + Amba i.e., follower of the mother (Amba). JT/SC: Padma.
Heramba also known as Heramba Ganapati, is a five-headed iconographical form of the Hindu
god Ganesha (Ganapati). This form is particularly popular in Nepal. Heramba is also known as
the beloved son the Mother, representative of Ganesha who was created by mother Parvati, who
sacrificed his life to protect his mother. Nature: SHUBHA. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika
classified this as Shubha.

Shashtia 22#. Brahma: The creator. JT: Vishnu. SC: Lakshmisha. Both JT and SC opine
that this should be assigned to Vishnu. Lakshmisha means, the lord (isha) of Lakshmi i.e., lord
Vishnu. In my opinion Final verdict: #22 Shastiamsa should be Vishnu, Lakshmisha as
suggested by Jataka Tattva and Sarvartha Chintamani. Nature: SHUBHA. Mantresvara in
Phaladeepika classified this as Shubha.
Shashtia 23#. Vishnu: The sustainer. JT/SC: Vaagisha. The lord speech (vac), who is no
other than mother Sarasvati. Final verdict: #23 Shastiamsa: Vaagisha as suggested by Jataka
Tattva and Sarvartha Chintamani. Nature: SHUBHA. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified
this as Shubha.
Shashtia 24#. Maheshwara: The destroyer. JT/SC: Digambara. Dig means directions and
Ambara means sky. The lord of all the direction and the sky. In Jainism, Digambara is a sect who
consider the space and the sky to be their clothes and choose to remain naked, clad by the sky.
Final verdict: #23 Shastiamsa: Digambara. Nature: SHUBHA. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika
classified this as Shubha.
Shashtia 25. Deva: The follower the lights. Deva is from Diva which means day, or the time
that is full of light. They are the follower of the righteous path (dharma) and cause brightness in
everyones life. Nature: SHUBHA. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Shubha.
Shashtia 26#. Ardra: Wet, moist, very powerful like the Rudras of the Ardra Nakshatra. JT:
Ardra. SC: Indra. Even if we consider this to belong to Indra, it represents power, opulence,
influence and also arrogance. The Rudras, although known to be fierce, they are the protector of
the Pranas. They protect things from getting destroyed or decayed. Hence they should be
considered Shubha, although they are fierce in nature. Indra is the devata for Thunder and Rains
and is one who has full control over the Indriyas (Sense Organs). Hence this Shastiamsa can
indicate the ability to self-control. Nature: SHUBHA. According to both BS Rao and GK Ojha
this is considered as Shubha. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Shubha.
Shashtia 27#. Kalinasa: One who destroys strife. Kali means strife and Nasa means
destruction. Kalinasa is destruction of Strife, hence should be considered highly auspicious. JT:
Nasha. If we consider only Nasha as suggested by Jataka Tattva, then it cant be Shubha, as
Naasha means destruction. However, Phaladeepika classified the Shastiamsa 27 as Shubha,
hence it can only be Kalinasa. Nature: SHUBHA, Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as
Shubha.
Shashtia 28. Kshitees: Kshitees means Horizon. This can imply new beginning, new life,
rising time of the Sun. This is highly auspicious as this indicate new beginning or the moment
that is coming out of strife (black cloud) like a golden ray of sunlight. Nature: SHUBHA.
Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Shubha.
Shashtia 29. Kamalakara: Creator of the Lotus i.e., Reclining Vishnu. As per the legend,
Lord Brahma who sits on the Lotus and symbolises creation of the material universe is created
from the Navel of Vishnu. This is supposed to be highly auspicious as this represent the moment

of creation where the Lotus is coming out of the Navel of lord Vishnu, reclining in yoga nidra
(meditative state). Nature: SHUBHA Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Shubha.
Shashtia 30. Gulika: Gulika is an Upagraha and is considered highly destructive. JT/SC:
Mandastamaja i.e. Son of Shani (Manda). Highly inauspicious. Nature: KRURA. Mantresvara
in Phaladeepika classified this as Krura.
Shashtia 31. Mrityu: Highly destructive child (upagraha) of Mangal (Upagraha). Highly
inauspicious. Nature: KRURA. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Krura.
Shashtia 32. Kala: Child (upagraha) of of Surya. Highly inauspicious. Nature: KRURA.
Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Krura.
Shashtia 33. Davagni: Davagni is also known as Davanal which means Forest fire, highly
destructive and beyond anyones control. Highly inauspicious. Nature: KRURA. Mantresvara in
Phaladeepika classified this as Krura.
Shashtia 34#. Ghora: Horrible, ghastly, extremely fierce. Highly destructive. JT: Bhaya.
SC: Yamakantaka: Child (upagraha) of Guru. Highly inauspicious. Nature: KRURA.
Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Krura.
Shashtia 35. Yama: The god of death, extreme suffering, death like suffering. Yama is
merciless and highly duty-bound. He does not have mercy, kindness, empathy for one whose
death is near. He even didnt spare the life of Markendeya Maharishi, until lord Shiva stepped in.
This means that when Yama strikes, Lord Shivas grace is the only remedy. Nature: KRURA.
Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Krura.
Shashtia 36#. Kantaka: Thorne in the foot, highly painful, make you limp. JT: Kantaka.
SC: Satya. In Sarvatha chintamani, the author combines Yama and Kantaka into Yamakantaka
and the 36th Shastiamsa is Satya. However, in Jataka Tattva and Parashara Horashastra, it is
broken into Yama (Bhaya in JT) and Kantaka, while Satya Shastiamsa is missing. In my humble
opinion, Yama and Kantaka should be separate which is as per BPHS and JT. The Satya
shastiamsa (#36) mentioned by SC should be assigned to the next shastiamsa. The SC next
shastiamsa Amrita should be pushed further to #37 to align with BPHS and JT. Final verdict:
#36 Shastiamsa: Kantaka. Nature: SHUBHA (?). According to both BS Rao and GK Ojha,
this is a shubha Shastiamsa, which also tallies with Phaladeepika. However, if the name be
Kantaka, then this should ideally be Krura. If this Shastiamsa to be taken as Shubha, then there
must be a hidden meaning to the term Kantaka. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as
Shubha.
Shashtia 37#. Suddha: Pure, serene. JT: Sudha. SC: Amrita. My opinion: SC Shastiamsa
Satya should be assigned here and Amrita should be assigned to #37. Final verdict: #37
Shastiamsa: Suddha, Satya. Nature: SHUBHA. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as
Shubha.

Shashtia 38#. Amrita: Nectar. JT: Amrita. SC: Paripurna SC Shastiamsa Amrita should be
assigned here. Paripurna should be assigned to next #39 to align with BPHS, JT Purnachandra
and Purnendu. Final verdict: #38 Shastiamsa: Amrita. Nature: SHUBHA Mantresvara in
Phaladeepika classified this as Shubha.
Shashtia 39#. Purna Candra: Full moon, highly auspicious and benevolent. JT: Purnendu.
SC: Vishapradagdha. SC Shastiamsa Vishapradagdha should be assigned to #40 to align with
BPHS and JT. Final verdict: #39 Shastiamsa: Purna Candra. Nature: KRURA (?).
According to both BS Rao and GK Ojha, this is Krura. However, the name suggests that this
should be SHUBHA, as full moon is highly auspicious. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified
this as Krura.
Shashtia 40#. Vishadagdha: Fully poisoned, cant be resuscitated. JT: Visha. SC:
Kulanasa. SC Shastiamsa Kulanasa should be assigned to #41 to align with BPHS and JT. Final
verdict: #40 Shastiamsa: Vishadagdha, Visha. Nature: KRURA. Mantresvara in
Phaladeepika classified this as Krura.
Shashtia 41#. Kulanasa: Destroyer of lineage. JT: Kali. SC: Mukhya. SC Shastiamsa
Mukhya should be combined and assigned to this Shastiamsa #41. Here BPHS and JT are
aligned. The JT #41 and #42 should be combined to get Kalinasha. Final verdict: #41
Shastiamsa: Kulanasa, Kulanasamukhya. Nature: SHUBHA (?). According to both BS Rao
and GK Ojha this is SHUBHA. The name Kulanaasa means destruction of the Kula or lineage;
how can this be Shubha? In my humble opinion, this should ideally be classified as KRURA.
Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Shubha.
Shashtia 42#. Vamshakshaya: Destroyer of lineage. JT: Nasha. SC: Vamshakshaya. JT
#43 Vamshakshaya should be assigned here. Final verdict: #42 Shastiamsa: Vamshakshaya.
Nature: KRURA. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Krura.
Shashtia 43#. Utpata: Destructive, unsettling, revolutionary. JT: Vamshakshaya. SC:
Utpata. I think JT #44 Utpata should be assigned here. Final verdict: #43 Shastiamsa: Utpata.
Nature: KRURA. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Krura.
Shashtia 44#. Kala: Who is in the form of Kala or the time personified. JT: Utpata. SC:
Kalarupa. I think JT #45 Kalarupa should be assigned here. Final verdict: #44 Shastiamsa:
Kala or Kalarupa. Nature: KRURA. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Krura.
Shashtia 45#. Saumya: Gentle, auspicious or Budha (Mercury). JT: Kalarupa. SC:
Saumya. I think JT #46 Saumya should be assigned here. Final verdict: #45 Shastiamsa:
Saumya. Nature: SHUBHA. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Shubha.
Shashtia 46#. Komal: Fragile, delicate. JT: Saumya. SC: Mrdu. Soft. I think JT #47 Mrdu
should be assigned here. Final verdict: #46 Shastiamsa: Komala or Mrdu. Nature:
SHUBHA. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Shubha.

Shashtia 47#. Sheetala: Cooling, soothing, life giving. JT: Mrdu. SC: Su-sheetala. I think
JT #48 Sheetala should be assigned here. Final verdict: #47 Shastiamsa: Sheetala and
Susheetala. Nature: SHUBHA. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Shubha.
Shashtia 48#. Karaladamshtra: Big tooth jutting out of the mouth, dangerous. JT:
Sheetala. SC: Damstrakarale. JT #49 Damstrakarale should be assigned here. Final verdict:
#48 Shastiamsa: Karaladamshtra, Damstrakarale. Nature: KRURA Mantresvara in
Phaladeepika classified this as Krura.
Shashtia 49#. Candramukhi: Seductive facial appearance of Chandra. JT: Damstrakarale.
SC: Seethabja. According to JN Bhasin SC edition, this is Indumukha. Both of JT and SC
Indumukha should be assigned here. Final verdict: #49 Shastiamsa: Chandramukha,
Indumukha. Nature: SHUBHA. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Shubha.
Shashtia 50#. Praveen: Adept, expert. JT/SC: Indumukha(x). I think this should be
Praveena. JT seemed to have missed this one. In SC JN Bhasin edition, this is mentioned as
Praveen only. Final verdict: #50 Shastiamsa: Praveen. Nature: SHUBHA. Mantresvara in
Phaladeepika classified this as Shubha.
Shashtia 51#. Kaalpavaka: Shiva or Rudra in the form of destroyer of time. Kalapavaka is
also called Kalagni as Pavaka is the another name for Agni. See below the Shiva prarthana
(prayer). JT: Kalagni. SC: Poorna(x). Namaste astu Bhagavan Vishveshvaraya Mahadevaya
Trayambakaya Tripurantakaya TrikagniKalaya

KalagniRudraya

Nilakantaya
Mrityunjayaya Sarvesvaraya Sadhashivaya Sriman Mahadevaya Namah. I think the word Poorna
in SC BS Rao edition is misleading. The is clarified in SC JN Bhasin edition to be Kalagni. Final
verdict: #51 Shastiamsa: Kaalpavaka, Kalagni. Nature: KRURA (?). According to BS Rao
this is Shubha while according to GK Ojha this is Krura. The name is destructive as this is
implying burning of the older time, albeit for creation of something new. Mantresvara in
Phaladeepika classified this as Krura.
Shashtia 52#. Dandayudha: Wielder of the Guru Danda (stick hold by the preceptor of the
spiritual lineage). Kartikeya is known as Dandayudhapani. JT: Dandayudha. SC: Kalagnya(x).
I think SC Kalagnya should be assigned to #51. Here BPHS and JT are aligned. Final verdict:
#52 Shastiamsa: Dhannayudha, Dandayudhapani. Nature: KRURA(?). According to both
BS Rao and GK Ojha, this is Krura. However, the name suggests lord Kartikeya, who is the giver
of all Siddhis; how can it be Krura? This can however be interpreted as Guru wielding the staff,
to punish the evil doers. Hence, this Shastiamsa could be punishing. Mantresvara in
Phaladeepika classified this as Krura.
Shashtia 53#. Nirmala: Clean, pure, unadulterated. JT: Nirmala. SC: Dandayudha(x). My
opinion: SC Dandayudha should be assigned to #52. BPHS and JT are aligned. Final verdict:
#53 Shastiamsa: Nirmala. Nature: SHUBHA (?) In Sarvartha Chintamani, Prof. BS Rao didnt
include this into the list of Shubha Shastiamsa, but according to GJ Ojha this is Shubha.
Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Shubha.

Shashtia 54#. Saumya: Auspicious, gentle, tender, soft, benevolent. JT: Shubha. SC:
Nirmala(x). Final verdict: #54 Shastiamsa: Saumya, Shubha. Nature: SHUBHA
Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Shubha.
Shashtia 55#. Krura: Cruel, harsh, inauspicious. JT: Ashubha. SC: Shubha(x). Final
verdict: #55 Shastiamsa: Krura, Ashubha. Nature: SHUBHA(?). According to both BS Rao
and GK Ojha, this is SHUBHA. However, the name suggests that this should be KRURA.
Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Shubha.
Shashtia 56#. Atisheetal: Very cooling. JT: Sheetal. SC: Ashubha(x). Final verdict: #56
Shastiamsa: Atisheetal, Sheetal, Atishubha. Nature: SHUBHA (?). According to both BS Rao
this is Krura while as per GK Ojha, this is SHUBHA. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this
as Shubha.
Shashtia 57#. Amrita: Nectar, life giving, rejuvenating. JT: Sudha. SC: Atishubha(x).
Final verdict: #57 Shastiamsa: Amrit, Sudha, Atishubha. Nature: SHUBHA (?). According
to BS Rao, this is Krura while as per GK Ojha, this is SHUBHA. This cant be Krura as Amrita
rejuvenates life and protects the Prana. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Shubha.
Shashtia 58. Payodhi: Ocean, boundless water. JT: Payodhi. SC: Sudha-payodhi. Final
verdict: #58 Shastiamsa: Payodhi. Nature: SHUBHA Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified
this as Shubha.
Shashtia 59#. Bhramana: Travel, moving, non static, lack stability, fatigue. JT: Bhramana.
SC: Dyumani. Final verdict: #59 Shastiamsa: Bhramana Nature: KRURA. According to BS
Rao, this is Shubha while as per GK Ojha, this is Krura. In ancient times, wandering, moving to
a foreign land etc. was not considered auspicious as one has to leave family and kinsmen behind.
Travel is also associated with wandering, causing fatigue, hence not considered auspicious.
Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Krura.
Shashtia 60. Candrarekha: Indu is Moon and Rekha is line. JT/SC:Indurekha. Many
classify this as full moon however, that does not appear to be right. In my view this is the Krsna
Chaturdasi Moon which appears as a thin line. This adorns the head of lord Shiva and is highly
auspicious for Shiva Puja. Maha Shivaratri is celebrated on Krsna Chaturdasi in the Magha
month. Final verdict:#59 Shastiamsa: Candrarekha, Indurekha. Nature: SHUBHA.
Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Shubha.

Shashtia 2: The Lifes Theme, Lifes Path or Livelihood

Regarding the 60 Shastiamsas, nothing much has been written in the Jyotish classics, besides that
grahas in Krura Shastiamsa gives negative results and those in Saumya Shastiamsas give positive
results.
However, in one translation of the Brhat Parashari Hora Shastra, by Pt. Harihara Majumdar, he
mentioned the results of birth in different Shastiamsas. He mentions that this information is not
given in either the Varanasi or the Santhanams edition, however, he found this in the edition of

Late Vimala Babu. He extracts this information from the Vimala Babus edition. He additionally
mentions that not much research has been done in this area; at least he didnt know about that.
He quotes Sri Vimala Babu saying that, the lifes path or livelihood can be determined based on
the specific Shastiamsa in which the native is born.
Pt. Harihara says that, based on his own examination, he found that this matches about 60% of
the cases. But he appeals that one should take this for further research.
The livelihood / life path (Vrtti) indicated by the Shastiamsas are given below. In my humble
opinion, this may or may not indicate profession or career, but this can indicate how the native
thinks and operate in this world. For example, a person can be teacher in his approach in life, but
can work as an executive in a private firm.
Two very important researches needs to be done in this area:
1. Adapting the livelihood to the modern times. What is given below was applicable in
ancient times, to which the classics belong. Now the livelihood options have become
much varied. However, some key themes can still be followed. For instance, now a days
we have traders from commodities to the stock market brokers, who all can be classified
as traders. The commodity traders can be classified as phala vikreta or fruit seller.
2. Determining what can be mapped to these Shastiamsa for livelihood themes: There
are many determinants for professions in a horoscope for instance, the planets in the 10th
house, the 10th lord, the Lagna lord when connected to the 10th house, the grahas
involved in some significant yogas etc. It is possible, that the shastiamsa of one or more
such determinants can be looked into, for determining what life path, profession or
livelihood is running as a strong undercurrent in the person psyche. For instance, if
someones undercurrent is Veda-Adhyapaka, then possibly this person can become an
excellent trainer in a company, of subjects that are difficult to understand, or those which
represents fundamental truth. Or perhaps this person is an excellent Consultant.
In the below table, I have also given the Bengali words, so that in case of confusion, one can
refer to those words. In the brackets following the Shastiamsa names, K means Krura and S
means Saumya.
1. Ghora I(K): Veda Adhyapaka, Teacher of the Vedas
2. Rakshasa (K): Sevaka, Servant
3. Deva I (S): Shastra Paathaka, Student of the Shastras
4. Kubera (S): Ashvarohi, One who rides on a Horse
5. Yaksha (S): Gajarohi, One who rides on an Elephant
6. Kinnara (S): Lipi Lekhak, Copy writer or Copy Editor

7. Bhrashta (K): Mandura Bandhak, One who looks after an Elephant stable or manages it
8. Kulaghna (K): Nat, work who works in a circus, or an entertainer
9. Garala (K): Deshika, Pathik, Paryatak, Upadesshak, Traveler, Ambaseddor
10. Vanhi (K): Yaakgnik, One who performs fire sacrifices (Yagna)
11. Maya (S): Guru, Preceptor
12. Purishaka (K): Daanasheela, Charitable
13. Apampati (S): Trnak, one who works with hays
14. Marutvaan (S): Gramani, president of a village or a village panchayat
15. Kaala I (K): Vyasanadhipa, one indulging in vicious acts, drinks alcohol, gambles etc.
16. Sarpa (K): Aaramkaranodyu, One working in a garden, gardener
17. Amrita I (S): Pushpa Vikreta, Trader of flowers
18. Indu (S): Rajakarya Rata, Engaged in the service of the King
19. Mridu (S): Sena, Army
20. Komala (S): Lata-Pushpa-Phal Kreta, Trader of creepers, flowers and fruits
21. Heramba (S): Nrtyagita Kushala, Expert in Dance and Music
22. Brahma (S): Tambulaphala Vikrayi, Trader of Beetle nut
23. Vishnu (S): Nishiddha Dravya Vikreta, Trader of prohibited or objectionable substances
24. Maheshvara (S): Gramyadhikari, Chief or an authority in a village
25. Deva II (S): Vandi, In acient times these people used to do prayers (vandana) before the
start of the Kings court
26. Ardra (K): Deshika, Refer to #9 Garala
27. Kalinasa (S): Praagna
28. Kshiteej (S): Dhupaka, Trader or prayer materials such as Dhupa, incense etc.
29. Kamalakara (S): Aushadhikraya, Trader of medicines

30. Gulika (K): Kaayakaranokta, Trader of toiletaries, cosmetics etc.

31. Mrityu (K): Bhaaraka, One who carries heavy load, coolie etc.
32. Kaala II (K): Bhaandavikreta, One dealing with trading of earthenware, pottery etc.
33. Davagni (K): Krshaka, Agriculturist
34. Ghora II (K): Vanik, Trader
35. Yama (K): Dhaatu Charmakari, Creator of metal sheet
36. Kantaka (K): Karshaka, Miner
37. Sudha (S): Shastraadhikari, Expert in one of the education discipline
38. Amrita II (S): Vignani, Scientist
39. Purnachandra (S): Pustika, Librarian or a Book publisher
40. Vishadagdha (K): Ranjaka, Trader of paints and enamels
41. Kulanasa (K): Vanik, Refer to #33
42. Vamshakshaya (K): Vedavedaanga Vetta, Speaker of the subject of Veda and Vedanga
43. Utpata (K): Shastragna, Expert of Shastras (Spiritual or philosophical subjects)
44. Kaala III (K): Vandi Paathaka, Refer to # 25
45. Saumya (S): Graamani, Refer to #14
46. Komala (S): Adhikari, Authority, Administrator
47. Sheetala (S): Ganak, Accountant, Mathematician
48. Karaladamshtra (K): Dandakaaraka, Judge
49. Candramukhi (S): Maaraka, One who kills, Hunter, Butcher etc.
50. Praveen (S): Indhanaahaari, One who deals with various kinds of fuel
51. Kaalpavaka (K): Phala-Moola Vikreta, Trader of Fruits and Roots
52. Dhannayudha (K): Shaantakrit, One who helps in maintaining peace, but putting an end
to various kinds of agitation, strike etc.

53. Nirmala (S): Svarnakaara, Goldsmith

54. Saumya (S): Krshikrt, Refer to #33
55. Krura (K): Palavikreta, Trader of meat
56. Ati-sheetala (S): Yaajaka, Priest
57. Amrita III (S): Adhyapaka, Teacher
58. Payodhi (S): Adhyaksha, President
59. Bhraman (K): Pratigrahakara, One who accepts donations from others, beggar, monk
etc.
60. Chandrarekha (S): Phali, Trader of Fruits